Wesley Warshawer went from studying abroad in India and Korea to a career in tech.

When COVID made his job remote, he left his comfort zone and moved to a new U.S. city every four to six weeks, meeting his neighbors one conversation at a time.

He joins Brigitte Cutshall to share how stepping outside our bubbles reveals shared values, why ignorance isn’t the same as malice, and how small, uncomfortable steps can spark real growth, no passport required.

Wesley’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wesleywarshawer

Wesley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-warshawer/

Wesley’s website: https://wesleywarshawer.com/

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Dr. Olaf Kroneman trained at Mayo Clinic, the University of Virginia, and Mass General before bringing his medicine home to Detroit.

He treats patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue condition that can bring POTS, mast cell reactions, and pain that is too often dismissed, especially in women.

Brigitte Cutshall and Dr. Kroneman also talk about his novel "Detroit Heroic", doing the right thing when it's hard, and why hope and optimism matter in healing.

3 Takeaways:

(1) EDS is easy to miss. Hypermobile EDS has no genetic test, so diagnosis depends on a doctor who knows the signs.

(2) Speak up and keep looking. Tell your doctor everything, and if you don't connect, get a second opinion.

(3) Hope plus action. Meaning comes through action, and "the secret in the care of the patient is in caring for the patient."

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Connect with Dr. Kroneman - https://www.drkronemanconfidential.com/

Check out Dr. Kroneman's new book, "Detroit Heroic" - link included on his website.

Does a "high-risk pregnancy" mean something will go wrong?

Fetal medicine specialist, Panicos Shangaris, of King's College Hospital speaks with Brigitte Cutshall; he explains how the label works, why preconception counseling matters, and how AI is changing prenatal care.

3 Takeaways

(1) "High risk" means more support, not bad news. It brings in the right specialists and a plan built for you.

(2) Start before the positive test. Preconception checks like iron, vitamin D, thyroid, and weight help you begin pregnancy healthier.

(3) AI buys time for the human part. Faster scans and letters leave doctors more time to counsel and comfort.

Connect with Dr. Panicos Shangaris:

• Website: https://shangaris.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonpregnancyob/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/panicos-shangaris/

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